National Hot Rod Association founder Wally Parks and his association were honored on the NHRA's 50th anniversary.

Lyn Pherigo was honored for service to the Association over many years of creating the program for the All America Team Banquet

AARWBA's Deke Houlgate, one of the founders, along with Johnny MacDonald, of the Auto Racing All America Team, presented the Jerry Titus Memorial Trophy to John Force.

The 31st Anniversary Auto Racing All-America Banquet was held on January
13, 2001 at the NHRA Museum
in Pomona, California. Members of the racing news media
met to honor the drivers cited for their efforts during the 2000
racing season.